The Argument
Albion’s blues series is in its final stretch, and its November stop pairs a rising national act with the Bohm’s signature twist: after the headliners finish, the stage opens to local players.
The Show
FACT (Bohm Theatre): Mandalyn and the Hunters play Blues at the Bohm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the historic Bohm Theatre in downtown Albion, Michigan. The theatre’s calendar lists the show at 7:00 p.m. with admission of $25, at 201 S. Superior St.
FACT (Bohm Theatre): The theatre describes the band as a force in the modern blues scene after a third-place finish at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, fronted by Northwest Indiana native Mandalyn, with a modern-retro sound blending traditional Chicago-style blues with gritty rock energy.
COMMENTARY: A Monday night is Albion’s blues night by design, not accident. The series has trained a regional audience to treat the Bohm like a standing appointment — the kind of habit that keeps a historic downtown theatre, and the Superior Street businesses around it, alive on a weeknight.
How a Blues at the Bohm Night Works
FACT (Bohm Theatre): All shows in the series start at 7:00 p.m. with doors at 6:30. The headline band plays first, from 7:00 to 8:45, followed by an open blues jam until 10:00 p.m. Jam musicians are welcome, register the night of the show, and receive half off the ticket price. The theatre also notes this run is the final three shows in the series finale of Blues at the Bohm — October’s Vanessa Collier date, this November show, and a December 14 finale.
COMMENTARY: That finale framing raises the stakes honestly: if Blues at the Bohm has been on your someday list, the calendar says someday is running out. The jam is the other half of the appeal — half-price entry for players willing to sit in is a musician-recruitment strategy disguised as a discount.
Why It Serves Albion
COMMENTARY: Every ticket is also a downtown trip: dinner, drinks, or dessert on Superior Street before a 7 p.m. downbeat is the natural shape of the evening. Regional blues fans driving in from Jackson, Marshall, and Battle Creek spend that money in Albion — which is exactly why a theatre series like this counts as business news for this city, not just arts listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Mandalyn & The Hunters play Albion?
Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St., Albion. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:00 p.m.
How much are tickets?
$25 admission per the Bohm Theatre calendar. Jam participants receive half off, per the theatre.
What happens after the headline set?
An open blues jam runs until 10:00 p.m. Musicians register the night of the show.
Is this series ending?
The Bohm describes the current run as the final three shows of Blues at the Bohm, concluding December 14, 2026.
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